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Texas Flash Flood Death Toll Hits 121 as Search Continues and Emergency Alerts Under Scrutiny

Lawmakers have convened special committees to probe delayed CodeRED warnings with plans to upgrade early-warning systems

President Donald Trump, left, speaks as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott listens during a roundtable discussion with first responders and local officials at Hill Country Youth Event Center in Kerrville, Texas, during a tour to observe flood damage, Friday, July 11, 2025.
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“Only a very evil person would ask a question like that,” Trump said.
President Trump and his wife Melania arrive in San Antonio on Friday

Overview

  • The confirmed death toll from the July 4 flash floods along the Guadalupe River stands at 121, with more than 170 people still unaccounted for as recovery teams comb debris.
  • Reports indicate Kerr County’s CodeRED system delayed flood warnings by up to six hours, reaching some residents only after homes were already underwater.
  • Texas officials announced two new legislative committees and called a special session to review emergency-alert protocols and fund sirens in underserved areas.
  • President Trump expanded his July 9 major disaster declaration to include eight additional counties, unlocking broader federal aid through FEMA and the Coast Guard.
  • During a July 11 visit to Kerrville, President Trump praised local responders and defended agency staffing levels even as debate over FEMA’s future role intensifies.